FPL

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The ship, specifically designed for the 2019 GrabCAD Spaceship Design Challenge, has its detailed specifications documented in the file << Notes - FPL.docx >>. Originally intended as a reliable and powerful space-faring tug, the vessel proved itself to be remarkably efficient with many of its predecessors meeting their demise due to the rookie errors made by their captains who pushed the ship's three engines beyond safe operating limits while it was still tethered to a payload. The resultant shockwaves ultimately caused catastrophic structural failure, leaving only a select few of these sturdy vessels operational. Their remarkable performance capabilities are undeniable; delivering unparalleled power and acceleration as a result of numerous strategically placed thruster ports across its length, giving it unmatched maneuverability when faced with any space-bound scenario. A practical design choice also ensured that the wing-like appendages were made detachable allowing them to fold away neatly for streamlined storage in either transit within or housed inside a more considerable craft providing even greater logistical flexibility during its various duties throughout the cosmos.